News/Articles

Children's Homes President/CEO Paul Miller to Retire

Apr 07, 2011


(Click here to see this article as it appears in The Alabama Baptist Online.) After almost 39 years with Alabama Baptist Children’s Homes & Family Ministries (ABCH) − 21 of those as president/CEO − Paul Miller is preparing to retire from the work which has held his heart... read article

Abby Finds New Life

Apr 05, 2011


In the simplest of ways, God frequently reminds me of His amazing love for the children we serve. One of our long-time foster parents recently shared a similar experience. “I was helping one of our kids with a project when I noticed the ABCH&FM logo which has children holding hands... read article

15 Ways to Express Love to Your Child

Feb 22, 2011


Teach your child about the love of God. Read a book together. Sings songs with each other. Hug your child often. Pray with your child daily. When your child is frustrated, listen to your child sympathetically. Kiss your child... read article

Cultivating God's Garden of Children

Feb 18, 2011


Do you have any dirt under your fingernails? If the answer is no, then you’re probably not an avid gardener. Those of us who take our gardening seriously work at it year round and we know that it requires hard work and sometimes getting dirty. Through the years I have noticed many... read article

Humanly Speaking

Feb 18, 2011


When it comes to hopelessness, many have experienced the feeling. But I find hope in the words found in Mark 10:27, “Jesus looked at them intently and said, ‘Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But not with God. Everything is possible with God.’“ Many come to Alabama... read article

What All Children Need to Hear

Feb 18, 2011


Have you ever met a parent that was not a good parent? I think we all may have. At times we may also feel as though we are not doing a good job in parenting our children. This can be frustrating, to say the least. Tragically, so many of us fail to see the desired results we want when it comes to... read article